Derringer
Object number2011.127.117
Manufacturer
Davis Industries
Date1982-1998
OriginChino, CA
MediumSteel, chrome-plating, wood
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionChrome-plated derringer gun with reddish brown wooden grip.Dimensions0.75 x 2.75 x 4.25 in. (1.9 x 7 x 10.8 cm)MarksStamped on one side of barrel is: "DAVIS INDUSTRIES, CHINO, CA. U.S.A."
Above grip on that side is stamped in a circle: "PUSH FOR SAFE".
Behind trigger is stamped: "176157".
Stamped on the other side of the barrel is: "MODEL DM-22 CAL. .22 MAG."
Above grip on that side in a circle is stamped: "PUSH TO FIRE".
Historical NotesDavis Industries was started in 1982 and was owned by Jim Davis and his wife Gail. Davis Industries was one of the most prolific producers of inexpensive pocket pistols in the United States from 1982 through 1998. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Terms
On View
On viewDavis Instrument Manufacturing Company
Parke-Davis
c. 1899
Firearms Import and Export Corporation
The Foredom Electric Company, A Division of Blackstone Industries, Inc.